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- Stephen Macaulay, Glorious
Noise, 2005-04-27

Complete Discography - Official Releases

Updated: 2004-12-06
Maintained by John Everingham
{webmaster@elviscostello.info}
Originally compiled by Paul Hosken
Kirchstrasse 23, 82284 Grafrath, Germany
{hosken@t-online.de}
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contains is not copyrighted. However, if all or any
part of this document is quoted or published in any
form then the author/compiler mentioned above must be
credited.
LATEST VERSION: The latest version of this discography
can be downloaded from the Elvis Costello Home Page
at:
http://www.elvis-costello.com/homepage
NOTE: All recent modifications are marked with a '|'
in column 1. If you wish to remove this symbol then
simply use a text editor to replace all occurances
with spaces. This symbol is not used for any other
purpose in this file.
Official Releases (chronological)
=================
Key to format: Key to artist:
7" -- 7 inch single EC ---- Elvis Costello
10" - 10 inch maxi single EC+A -- Elvis Costello & the Attractions
12" - 12 inch maxi single EC+R5 - Elvis Costello with the Rude 5
8T -- 8-track tape
DAT - DAT cassette
CD -- compact disc
CD3 - 3" maxi CD
CD5 - 5" maxi CD
LP -- album
MC -- music cassette
R2R - reel-to-reel
Notes:
- All tracks are composed by EC, except where otherwise stated.
- The times for CD tracks are taken from the CD player display, while for
vinyl it is taken from the label or cover. In the case of records on the
Stiff label these times are to be taken with a pinch of salt!
(e.g: On A02 "Alison" is over 3 mins. long and not 2:00 as stated on label).
- The character '*' in column 2 denotes that this release is required if
you want to have a copy of every song that EC has released. Where there
is a choice of releases for a particular song a letter follows the '*':
*a -A01, -A10, D17 or I11 for "Radio Sweetheart (single mix)"
*b -D10 or -D11 for "Stranger In The House" (/w G.Jones)
*c -F08, -F09 or -F18 for "Town Cryer (alt. fast version)"
*d -F19, -F20 or -F21 for "Party Party"
*e -I06, -I07, -I08, -I09 or -T40 for "Living A Little, Laughing A Little"
*f -J18 (UK release) or -M22 for "Uncomplicated (UK version)"
*g -J20 or -J21 for "The End Of The Rainbow"
*h -K07 or -L02 for "Many Rivers To Cross (live)"
*i -M12, -M18, -O05 or -O06 for "The Ugly Things"
*j -M14 or -M15 for "Point Of No Return"
*k -N01 or -N03 for "That's How You Got Killed Before"
*l -O17 or -S28 for "St. Stephen Day Murders"
*m -P03, -P04 or -P05 for "Weird Nightmare"
*n -R12 or S02 for "Basement Kiss", "Puppet Girl" & "We Despise You"
*o -R13, -R15 or -R46 for "Do You Know What I'm Saying?"
*p -R18, -R33, -R49, -S01 or -V26 for "They Can't Take That Away From Me"
*q -R28 or -R29 for "Sally Sue Brown"
*r -R31, -R32 or -R53 for "Full Force Gale"
*s -T23/-T24/-T25/-T26/-T27 or -T43 for the EC+Nieve live tracks
*t -V02 or -V06 for "Long Journey Home"
*u -V04, -V07, -V13 or -V14 for "My Mood Swings"
Code Title+tracks-artist/[release date (yymmdd);format;cat.#]/notes
~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Radio Sweetheart (single mix) - EC (2:33)
[1977-03-25; 7"; Stiff BUY 11 (UK, originally in laminated ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff/Island 17845 AT (Germany, ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff 2C006-98.925 (France, ps)]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
"LTZ" has a slightly different mix to the LP version.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "Elvis is King on This Side Too" &
"A Porky Prime Cut". Side B contains "Elvis is King".

Less Than Zero (organ mix) - EC + The Shamrocks (aka Clover) (3:04)
[1977-04-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 2 (UK)]
[1979-05-01; LP; Stiff/Victor VIP-6651 (Japan)]
Although the actual title of this record is as above, it was more
commonly known as _A Bunch Of Stiffs_.
This track is a slightly different mix than either the version on _My
Aim Is True_ or the single (BUY 11). Like the single it doesn't have
the theremin-like organ in the chorus which is on the _MAIT_ version,
but where the single has those fuzz-toned/distorted chords in the
chorus, this version has them softened & buried in the mix. Also, you
can hardly hear the guitar fill during the fade-out.

Welcome To The Working Week - EC (1:20)
[1977-05-27; 7"; Stiff BUY 14 (UK, ps)]
[1978-__-__; 7"; Stiff (Italy, white label promo)]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "Elvis Joins the FBI" & "Just Good
Friends Rock". Side B contains "Elvis is King".
Record Collector mentions that a few copies had the A-side pressed on
white vinyl while the B-side was still black!

Side 1:
Welcome To The Working Week (1:24)
Miracle Man (3:33)
No Dancing (2:43)
Blame It On Cain (2:53)
Alison (3:26)
Sneaky Feelings (2:10)
+Watching The Detectives
Side 2:
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:51)
Less Than Zero (3:15)
Mystery Dance (1:39)
Pay It Back (2:35)
I'm Not Angry (3:02)
Waiting For The End Of The World (3:23)
[1977-07-22; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3 (UK)]
[1977-__-__; MC; Stiff ZSEEZ 3 (UK)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3 (Finland, orange label)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3 (Norway/Sweden, label contains "King stereo"
& "The worlds most flexible record label")]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff COU/B/SEEZ03 (Belgium, blue vinyl)]
[1977-__-__; LP; DuReCo/Stiff SRL 910.010/SEEZ3 (Holland, sleeve has white
front & yellow back. Does not include "Watching The
Detectives")
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff TXS 3115 (Spanish, also as white label promo)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff 1056 (Israel, pink label. Title printed in
Hebrew)]
[1977-__-__; LP; Stiff L-36872 (Australia, cover says 'features "Watching
The Detectives", with this track added to the end of side 2.
Manufactured & distributed by EMI-Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Stiff C 36872 (Australia)]
[1978-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ.3 (Australia, cover says 'features "Watching
The Detectives", with this track added to the end of side 2.
Manufactured & distributed by EMI-Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Stiff TC-SEEZ.3 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Festival Records L 36872 (Australia, with "Watching The
Detectives" at the end of side 2)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Stiff STLP 1006 (Italy, green tint photo, yellow back)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Stiff SEEZ 3-NP (Portugal, green tint photo & back)]
[1978-03-__; LP; Columbia JC 35037 (US. Promo copies were also issued
with with "For promotion only / ownership is reserved
by CBS / Sale is unlawful" stamped in gold on the
back of the cover and a track listing pasted on the front)
[1978-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 35037 (Canada)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Columbia (US promo, stickered, yellow tint photo & back)]
[1978-03-__; MC; Columbia JCT 35037 (US and Canada)]
[1978-11-25; LP; Stiff 6001/Victor VIP-6581 (Japan, insert /w lyrics.
Also as white label promo)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Stiff WIP-6581 (Japan)
[1982-__-__; LP; Discos Victoria VLP-27/22LO460 (Spain, this release
was given the title _Viva England_ and included "Watching
The Detectives")]
| [1984-__-__; MC; Stify STK 71006 (Italy, does not contain "WTD")]
| [1984-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 35037 (US/Canada)]
[1986-07-__; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 13 (UK)]
[1986-07-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 13 (UK)]
[1986-07-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD13 (UK)]
[1986-__-__; CD; Columbia 35037 (USA)]
[19__-__-__; 8T; Columbia (USA)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5100 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5100 (Australia)]
[2003-09-27; CD; Victor VICP-62501 (Japan, miniature paper sleeves of
original LP artwork)]
[1988-09-05; LP; HMV C88 1-12 (UK, special limited edition (1500) box in
the 'HMV Classic Collection' series, with 12 page
booklet. The box contains the Demon IMP FIEND 13 LP]
[1988-09-05; CD; HMV C88 2-12 (UK, special limited edition (1500) box in
the 'HMV Classic Collection' series, with 12 page
booklet. The box contains the Demon IMP FIEND CD13 CD]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
The UK, Belgian & Portugese versions do not include the track
"Watching The Detectives" (marked '+').
The track times on the LP are totally wrong.
Early LP covers had a black & white photo on the front, and many
different coloured backs. Later issues had a green tint on the front
picture and a green back. The Demon issue originally had a yellow
tint on the photo and a yellow back, and the reissue has a green tint
photo. The early covers also have different manufacturer credits on
the back cover and label: "Made & manufactured by Press & Post" &
"Distributed by Island Records". There are thought to be at least 11
different cover variations.
The first few UK copies came with a poster and a form asking the buyer
to send in the address of a friend, who would then receive a free copy.
The form read:
"HELP US HYPE ELVIS
In these John Denver days, people in Framptonland are loathe to
shell out on new artists. As you've bought this record we assume
that you groove to the Elvis GB sound. As you know there are only
two Elvis. On is fat and famous, one is small and languishes in
obscurity. Stiff Records, ever keen to meet the record buying
public demands, have hatched a plot that allows you to become a
potent factor in El's future.
Here's how are See-Elvis-Go-Gold-Stiff-Go-Broke scheme works. You
pay the postage. We send the album. And all you have to do is
write no more than 25 words why you like the English Elvis and
send this sheet (together with postage stamps to the value of 23p)
to: Stiff Records, 32 Alexander Street, London W2.
We will then send a free album to the person of your choice who
you think can do the most for Elvis. This offer is limited to the
UK only. We are only giving away 1000 albums (Jeesus - only 1000!)
so write off today and grab a small stake in shaping El's destiny.
His meal ticket, your El Dorado.
This offer does not apply to Island Records executives, groupies,
liggers, Elvis Costello and employees of Stiff."
| According to Goldmine Record Collector, in 1984 Columbia Records
| reissued, in the U.S. & Canada, all of studio albums to that time
| (MAIT, TYM, AF, GH, T, AB, IB, & PTC) with the prefix "PC" instead of
| the original "JC" or "FC", but the same 5-digit number as before.
Reached #14 in UK charts, & #32 in the US.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1981 and platinum (1 million) in 1991.
UK: Went silver (60,000 copies) (date unknown).

Alison (US version mono) - EC
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10641 (US promo)]
Note that the catalog number is the same as for A09.
The US version of "Alison" has added synth-strings, chorus & echo, and
doesn't sit too well with the message of the song.

Miracle Man (live) - EC+A (3:55)
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10641 (USA)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Columbia/CBS (Canada)]
Note that the catalog number is the same as for A08.
"MM" recorded live at The Nashville Rooms, London, 7-Aug-77.

Blame It On Cain (live) - EC+A (2:52)
Mystery Dance (live) - EC+A (2:01)
[1977-10-14; 7"; Stiff BUY 20 (UK, grey stiff label, ps)]
[1977-10-__; 7"; Columbia 3-10696 (US, a promo version also exists with a 'DJ
stamp')]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff COU/B/BUY 20 (Belgium, yellow vinyl, ps)]
[1977-__-__; 7"; Teldec AC 6.12193/Stiff BUY 20 (Germany)]
| [1977-__-__; 7"; Stiff 640120 (France, ps)]
| [197_-__-__; 7"; Stiff SRS 510042 (Holland)]
[1978-01-23; 7"; Stiff Buy 11633 (Australian promo)]
"BIOC" & "MD" recorded live at The Nashville Rooms, London, 7-Aug-77,
& produced by Nick Lowe.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "I Think You Know What I Mean",
while side B contains "Little Triggers But Big Tears".
This single appeared in at least 3 different sleeves: a colour picture
cover, a plain Stiff sleeve and the rarer 'telephone directory' cover,
which consisted of the entries for the name 'Stiff' out of the London
phone book with the Stiff Records number highlighted.
Some copies have the "Watching The Detectives (edit)" version on the
A-side. These can only be identified by the duration of the track and
the runoff matrix numbers:
A-side: "BUY 20 A-DJ-1U" (stamped) + "tone controlled" (etched).
B-side: "BUY 20 B-1U" (stamped) + "LITTLE TRIGGERS BUT BIG TEARS"
(etched)
Record Collector (#49) reports that some promo copies of this single
apparently had different takes of the live songs on the B-side.
Reached #15 in UK charts.

Side 1:
Watching The Detectives - EC
New Rose - The Damned
Side 2:
Wake Up And Make Love To Me - Ian Dury
Welcome To The Working Week - EC
[1978-02-24; 7"; Stiff Fourplay (promo flexi-disc (33 rpm) given away with
edition no.78 of the magazine)]
The flexi was manufactured and distributed by EMI (Australia).

Side 1:
Mystery Dance (live; El Mocambo) (2:04)
Waiting For The End Of The World (live; El Mocambo) (3:46)
Welcome To The Working Week (live; El Mocambo) (1:15)
Less Than Zero (live; El Mocambo) (3:55)
The Beat (live; El Mocambo) (3:24)
Lip Service (live; El Mocambo) (2:22)
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (live; El Mocambo) (3:43)
Little Triggers (live; El Mocambo) (2:41)
Side 2:
Radio Radio (live; El Mocambo) (2:29)
Lipstick Vogue (live; El Mocambo) (4:39)
Watching The Detectives (live; El Mocambo) (5:38)
Miracle Man (live; El Mocambo) (3:59)
You Belong To Me (live; El Mocambo) (2:26)
Pump It Up (live; El Mocambo) (4:00)
[1978-03-06; LP; Canadian Columbia CDN-10C (Canadian promo)]
Recording of a stereo CHUM-FM live broadcast on 6-Mar-78 in Toronto.
(Recorded by Comfort Sound).
The times listed here are the approximate times of the music excluding
crowd noise and intros.
This version of "Less Than Zero" has different lyrics to the studio
version, and is commonly known as the 'Dallas Version'.
Only 300 (possibly 500) copies pressed. This album was heavily bootlegged
and here's what Beyond Belief has to say about the differences between an
original and a counterfeit copy:
"Starting with the album cover, an original will have a thick
cardboard jacket with a grey (not white) inside. The spine of the
jacket will be squared off (not tapered or rounded) with the title
information printed squarely on the spine. Also the front cover
black & white photos will be sharply reproduced (not blured or
smudged). The disc itself is of thick vinyl with bands between
songs. The label on the disc will be clearly centred on the disc
with sharp printing of the song titles. Finally the hand written
(not machine) engraving in the dead wax will be as follows:
CDN-10-A-1A-2HDKZ (side 1)
CDN-10-B-1A-2HDKZ (side 2)"
(Also, the reviews of the show on the back cover are harder to read on the
bootleg version).
The support act that evening was Nick Lowe. CBS Records Canada
released a very limited 33 1/3 rpm 7" promo called _Nick Lowe Live At
The El Mocambo_ [7CDN-1] with the following tracks: "I Love The Sound
Of Breaking Glass" b/w "Shake & Pop/Heart Of The City".

Side 1:
No Action (1:57)
This Year's Girl (3:16)
The Beat (3:42)
Pump It Up (3:12)
Little Triggers (2:38)
You Belong To Me (2:19)
+++Watching The Detectives
Side 2:
Hand In Hand (2:30)
+(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea (3:06)
Lip Service (2:34)
Living In Paradise (3:51)
Lipstick Vogue (3:29)
+Night Rally (2:40)
++Radio Radio
[1978-03-17; LP; Radar RAD 3 (UK)]
[1978-03-17; LP; Radar RAD 3 (UK promo - see note below)]
[1978-__-__; MC; Radar RAC 3 (UK, different track order)]
| [1978-05-__; LP; Columbia JC 35331 (US, original copies had the words
'Columbia Columbia Columbia' were replaced with
'Costello Costello Costello' on the label.
Promo copies were also issued with with "For promotion
only / ownership is reserved by CBS / Sale is unlawful"
stamped in gold on the back of the cover and a tracking
pasted on the front)]
[1978-05-__; MC; Columbia JCT 35331 (US and Canada)]
| [1984-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 35331 (US/Canada)
[1978-__-__; LP; Radar 56477/France: WE 341 (Belgium/France, red vinyl)]
[1978-__-__; LP; Smash SLEPT 2 (Sweden)]
[1978-08-10; LP; Radar/Warner P-10538F (Japan)]
[1978-12-21; MC; Radar/Warner PKF 5011 (Japan)]
[1978-__-__; LP; Music Hall/Warner Bros. 50-14.3B6 (Argentina)]
[1980-05-__; LP; F-Beat XXLP 4 (with corrected sleeve)]
[1980-05-__; MC; F-Beat XXC 4]
[1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 18]
[1984-__-__; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 18]
[1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 18]
[19__-__-__; 8T; Columbia 35331 (USA)]
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5101 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5101 (Australia)]
Tracks marked '+' are only on UK version.
Track marked '++' is only on US version.
Track marked '+++' is only on Belgian, French, German, Swedish
(Smash) & Argentinian versions.
Produced by Nick Lowe.
The first 5000 copies of the UK LP included a free single (see -B08),
and had a small round black sticker with white lettering which read
"Free album with this single".
The original LPs contained the following text etched next to the run-
off groove on side 1: "Special pressing No. 003 Ring Moira on 434 3232
for your special prize". The first few people (believed to be limited
to 1000) who phoned in received a photo (with printed autograph) and a
badge with the text "Made In 1955 For 1984". In Record Collector (#49)
it says that this offer appears to have been a hoax!
The original UK Radar LP release had the covers offset by about 1" so
that the spine was on the back, and down the righthand side of the
front was a printer's colour chart - a deliberate mistake?
The LP covers for releases in different countries featured different
photos (from the same session) for both the outer and inner sleeve.
The Belgian/French releases and the release on the Smash label contain
an 'alternative' version of "Watching The Detectives". However, this
is simply the normal version speeded up (the wrong speed was used when
mastering the album).
The promo version of the UK LP (RAD 3) apparently came with a pound
note glued over the opening!
Reached #4 in UK charts, & #30 in the US.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1991.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unknown).

Big Tears - EC+A (3:10)
[1978-04-28; 7"; Radar ADA 10 (UK, ps)]
| [1978-__-__; 7"; Radar 17168 (Germany, different ps)]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
"Big Tears" is a _This Years Model_ outtake.
Etched in the runoff for side A is "You Got to Hand it to Bruce". Side
B contains "His Bottle's Gone".
| Picture on German sleeve is a "closeup" of the UK cover photo from
| TYM; the reverse lists 3 dates on German tour of July 1978.
Reached #24 in UK charts

Side 1:
Welcome To The Working Week
Miracle Man
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
Less Than Zero
Alison
Watching The Detectives
Side 2:
Hand In Hand
No Action
This Year's Girl
Lip Service
Living In Paradise
Radio Radio
[1978-05-__; LP; Columbia-CBS (no cat.#) (US promo picture disc)]
Side 1 contains the _TYM_ photo with 'Elvis Costello & the Attractions'
printed around the rim in bold letters. The other side has the EC
picture from _MAIT_ on a plain white background.
About 40 or so copies of this pic. disc were mispressed. The A-side
is either gold or silver and has no picture. In the runout area are
the words "Elvis Costello", and the tracks are as above. However, the
B-side is white vinyl and contains tracks from some other group
(sounds like Bon Jovi or Iron Maiden!). Supposedly the intention was
to press gold albums for the other band, but this EC promo was being
pressed at same time and a mixup resulted in a few mispressed with EC
on the A-side.

(What's So Funny, 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding? [Lowe] - Nick
Lowe & His Sound (was actually EC+A)
[1978-11-23; 7"; Radar ADA 26 (UK, ps)]
On "American Squirm" EC sings backing vocals.
"PL&U" is from the _Armed Forces_ sessions.
Both tracks produced by 'The Artist'.
The sleeve contains a couple of refences to EC; Nick his holding his
guitar on the front, and EC's face is just visible in the clouds on
the back.

Wednesday Week - EC+A (2:02)
[1978-12-18; 7"; Radar RG 1 (freebie, ps)]
9000 copies pressed.
Given away free at London Dominion Christmas shows, the 3 New York
shows in Jan-79, and when buying the _Armed Forces_ LP at any Jan-79
UK concert.
Also given away as prizes in a NME competition in late '79. The prize
was intended to be a cassette called _Elvis At Home_ which contained
the original "Honky Tonk Demos", but apparently EC objected. As a
result this 7" plus 2 tickets for the Clarendon Ballroom, Hammersmith
show (18-Jan-80) was the prize.
Both tracks are _Armed Forces_ outtakes.

Side 1:
Radio Radio - EC+A
Cruel To Be Kind [Lowe/Gomm] - Nick Lowe
Side 2:
Soul Twist [DeVille] - Mink DeVille
[1978-__-__; 12"; Columbia/Capitol AS443 (US promo to promote '78 tour,
clear orange vinyl, ps)
The EC/Lowe side has a Columbia label, while the DeVille side has
a Capiltol label.
A counterfeit version of this exists that has no writing on spine.

Talking In The Dark - EC+A (1:56)
Wednesday Week - EC+A (2:02)
[1979-05-04; 7"; Radar ADA 35 (UK, group ps, video ps or inside out video ps)]
[1979-__-__; 7"; Radar RAD 17 393 N (Germany/Belgium, ps different to UK)]
[1979-__-__; 7"; Radar WB.17.393 (Holland, ps different to UK)]
[1979-__-__; 7"; Radar 45-1884 (Spain, ps)]
[1979-__-__; 7"; Radar/Warner P-444F (Japan, fold out ps + lyrics)]
"TITD" & "WW" produced by Nick Lowe.
Issued with 3 different picture sleeves, the first and most common was
inside out and featured pictures from the animated video. Some copies
had the sleeve the correct way round. The third cover was a more
conventional design with the 'fish is brain food' picture.
Etched on the runoff groove of A-side of the UK version is either the
message "Porky Prime cuts will happen" or "A Porky Prime Cut".
Reached #28 in UK charts.

Girls Talk - EC+A (1:56)
[1980-01-18; 7"; 2 Tone chs TT 7]
[1980-03-__; 7"; F-Beat XX1 (UK, ps)]
[1980-03-__; 7"; Columbia 11194 (US/Canada)]
[1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat K 18171 (Italy, different ps)]
[1980-__-__; 7"; WEA WEA18171 (Holland)]
[1980-__-__; 7"; Smash Records TAR 11 (Sweden, ps)]
[1980-__-__; 7"; F-Beat/Warner P-551X (Japan, ps)]
"Girls Talk" is from the _Get Happy!!_ sessions.
Produced by Nick Lowe.
According to 'Record Collector' (#91): "This was the most sought-after
collector's item of early 1980, which offended the law of gravity by
gradually becoming more common instead of less. Costello had been
signed to Radar in 1978, via a licensing deal from Riviera Global
Productions. Radar collapsed towards the end of 1979, and so Elvis's
manager Jake Riviera alighted upon the Specials' 2-Tone label as an
ideal venue for a holding operation - a one-off single - until Elvis
sorted out a deal for the _Get Happy!!_ album. WEA, who had
distributed Radar, were less than delighted: they felt they had a
steak in Costello's career by virtue of the success of the records
they had distributed for him, and so they obtained a court injunction
to stop the 2-Tone single being sold. By March '80, the situation was
clarified: F-Beat was set up by Riviera as an independent company, but
WEA continued to distribute their records. In the meantime, there were
several thousand 2-Tone singles to dispose of. These were handed out
free to the audience at a London's Rainbow Theatre gig. Several months
later, Riviera pressed up a few thousand more of the 2-Tone singles,
and these were given away at London and US gigs. By this time, however,
the single had been issued with the catalogue no. F-Beat XX-1. As this
new number had replaced the 2-Tone number in the runoff grooves, the
second batch of 2-Tone singles carried the F-Beat number, whereas the
original copies had 'TT-7' as their matrix number. Copies from the
first batch are now worth about twice as much ones from the second."
According to Krista Reese's EC book the total number of 2-Tone singles
pressed was 13,000, and the remaining copies were sold at NY Palladium
1981 concerts for $3.00 each.
(It seems that some copies of the 2-Tone 'reissue' have 'CHS TT7' and
'XX1' in the runoff, and also 'CHS TT8' crossed out on both sides.
Reached #4 in UK charts

Stranger In The House - George Jones /w EC (3:37)
[1980-04-__; LP; Epic S EPC 83163 (Also released as a promo with "FOR
PROMOTION ONLY, NOT FOR RESALE" over the Epic seal on
the back)]
[1980-04-__; MC; Epic S EPC 83163]
[19__-__-__; LP; CBS JE 35544 (US, has a 1979 copyright)]
[1980-__-__; LP; Epic 25-3P-181 (Japan)]
[1991-__-__; CD; Epic EK 35544]
I believe a promo sampler from this album was released and contained
"Stranger In The House".

New Amsterdam - EC
[1980-__-__; 7"; Columbia 1-11284 (US white label promo. In the runout on
one side is the number ZSS 167275-1C T and the '5' is
scratched over to a '6'. On the other side is ZSS
167275-1C T and the entire number portion is scratched
out and '167675' is scratched in lightly to the side.)]

Clean Money - EC+A
Radio Sweetheart - EC
Getting Mighty Crowded [Van McCoy] - EC+A
Talking In The Dark - EC+A
[1980-09-__; 12"; Columbia AS 847 (US, promo)]
The word 'Costello' replaces 'Columbia' on the label.
This version of "Radio Sweetheart" is a slightly different mix to the
original version (B-side of "Less Than Zero" 7"). It does not have the
backing vocals singing "Oooooh" at the start of the line "Hope in the
eyes..." near the start.

Side 1:
Clean Money
Girls Talk
Talking In The Dark
Radio Sweetheart (2:24)
Black And White World (demo)
Big Tears
Just A Memory
Night Rally
Stranger In The House
Clowntime Is Over (version 2)
Side 2:
Getting Might Crowded
Hoover Factory
Tiny Steps
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
Dr Luther's Assistant
Sunday's Best
Crawling To The U.S.A.
Wednesday Week
My Funny Valentine [Rodgers-Hart]
Ghost Train
[1980-11-__; LP; Columbia CK 36839 (JC 36939) (US, they used the old 78
rpm label with the word 'Columbia' changed to 'Costello')]
[1980-__-__; LP; Columbia JC 36839 (Canada)]
[1980-__-__; LP; Columbia PC 36839]
[1980-__-__; 8T; Columbia JVC 36839 (Dolby)]
[19__-__-__; CD]
The album's inner sleeve has recording details for all tracks.
This version of "Radio Sweetheart" is a slightly different mix to the
original version (B-side of "Less Than Zero" 7"). It does not have the
backing vocals singing "Oooooh" at the start of the line "Hope in the
eyes..." near the start.
I have seen a Canadian version of the LP that had the CBS/Columbia
logo on the label blanked out with a circular black sticker (standard
practice for Columbia albums imported to the UK).
Reached #28 in US charts.

Less Than Zero/Radio Sweetheart (single mix) [BUY 11]
Alison/Welcome To The Working Week [BUY 14]
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes/Mystery Dance [BUY 15]
Watching The Detectives/Blame It On Caine (live)/Mystery Dance
(live) [BUY 20]
[19__-__-__; 10x7"; Stiff BUY 11 - BUY 20]
Stiff reissue of their early singles (also sold separately).
The first 5000 pressings came in a brown box.
On the labels the copyright is given as "Stiff Records" instead of the
original "Stiff Records Ltd". There is an extra etching in the runoff
groove "LYN xxxx" (where xxxx goes from 7473 (for BUY 11 a-side) to
7492 (for BUY 20 b-side)). The original runoff messages (e.g. "Elvis
is King") remain. (Except that some copies of BUY11 have "A Porky
Perfection" and "Elvis is King on This Side Too" on side A, and "Elvis
is King" and "A Porky Prime Cut" on side B. The covers have a smaller,
elliptical, cutout on the back compared to the original, and the
"Delga" maker's mark is missing from the BUY 11 & BUY 15 covers (the
BUY 14 & BUY 20 covers never had a maker's mark). Later issues carry
the words "Made in England" on the labels.

Less Than Zero/Radio Sweetheart (single mix) [BUY 11 (thin paper ps)]
Alison/Welcome To The Working Week [BUY 14 (thin paper ps)]
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes/Mystery Dance [BUY 15]
Watching The Detectives/Blame It On Caine (live)/Mystery Dance
(live) [BUY 20 (thin paper ps /w slightly different colours to
original)]
[1981-__-__; 4x7"; Stiff GRAB3]
Stiff reissue of their 4 EC 7" singles in a 'vertical' plastic holder.
On the labels the copyright is given as 'Stiff Records' instead of the
original 'Stiff Records Ltd'. There is a stamped "AY 50332" in the
runoff groove of all 4 singles, and the original runoff messages do
not appear. The covers have an elliptical cutout on the back that's
even smaller than the one on the _Stiff Box Set No.2_ reissues, except
the BUY 15 ('Stiff') sleeve which is identical to the _Stiff Box Set
No.2_ sleeve. The is no "Delga" mark on the BUY 11 & BUY 15 covers and
the photo on the BUY 20 sleeve is beginning to look decidedly sepia!
BUY 20 has the words "Made in England" on the label.

Side 1:
Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)? [Hank Williams] (1:30)
Sweet Dreams [Don Gibson] (2:52)
Success [Mullins] (2:35)
I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito Number 1) [Ethridge/Parsons] (3:18)
Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down [Merle Haggard] (2:05)
Brown To Blue [George Jones] (2:35)
Side 2:
Good Year For The Roses [Jerry Chesnut] (3:05)
Sittin' And Thinkin' [Charlie Rich] (2:50)
Colour Of The Blues [Williams/Jones] (2:15)
Too Far Gone [Billy Sherill] (3:18)
Honey Hush [Big Joe Turner] (2:05)
How Much I Lied [Parsons/Rifkin] (2:40)
[811023 LP; F-Beat XXLP13 (UK)]
[1981-10-__; MC; F-Beat XXC 13 (UK, issued in cardboard cigarette-style
pack]
[19__-__-__; LP; Columbia FC 37562 (US/Canada)]
[19__-__-__; LP; F-Beat/Warner-Pioneer P-11107 (Japan)]
[1984-04-06; LP; Demon IMP FIEND 33]
[1984-04-06; MC; Demon IMP FIEND CASS 33]
[1986-01-__; CD; Demon IMP FIEND CD 33]
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5106 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5106 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; LP; (Israel, with sticker in Hebrew)]
Produced by Billy Sherrill.
The CD version has the correct title for "How Much I've Lied", and
lists "Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down" as simply "The Bottle Let Me
Down". It also has some incorrect track credits ("Brown To Blue
[Mathis]" & "Good Year For The Roses [Chestnut]"). The US/Canada
versions of the LP have the US spelling of colour (color) in the title
of "Colour Of The Blues".
The LP came in 4 different coloured covers; blue/pale blue, blue/pink,
blue/green, & blue/yellow, and some copies had a sticker saying either
"WARNING. This album contains country & western music and may cause
offence to narrow minded listeners" or simply "The new album from
Elvis Costello and The Attractions".
The original version of "I'm Your Toy" by the Flying Burrito Brothers
was simply called "Hot Burrito No.1".
Reached #7 in UK charts, & #50 in the US.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unknown).

E17 Elvis Costello Introduces...The Tracks From His New Album 'Almost Blue'

- EC+A
(Track list as for regular album)
[1981-10-__; LP; F-Beat E.C.CHAT 1 (UK promo)]
[1981-10-__; LP; Columbia AS 1318 (US promo)]
Each track is preceeded by a short spoken intro.
The UK cover is a pasteup; the front cover has a drawing of the band
by Bruce Thomas on white paper, with a copy number and the artists'
names stamped (in black, blue & red ink) and their signatures in
various colours. The back has the tracklist and times printed in black
on blue paper. The cover lists the keyboard player as Steve Neive.
The US cover is plain black, some with a square red on white sticker
containing the title.
The US title is _Almost Blue (Elvis Introduces His Favorite
Country Songs_.

Good Year For The Roses [Jerry Chesnut]
Colour Of The Blues [Williams/Jones]
Why Don't You Love Me (like you used to do)? [Hank Williams]
Sweet Dreams [Don Gibson]
[1981-10-__; 7"; F-Beat EC-1 (UK promo)]
Came in a thin plain white paper sleeve, with the track details typed
on a cheap computer and printed out on a sticky label. The label was
also white, with the barest of informataion printed in smudged green
ink. The record also sounded as if it had been pressed during
an artillery exercise and mastered in a frying-pan.

The Psycho Song [Leon Payne] (solo, live) (4:04)
[1981-11-__; LP; BBC Records REB 435 (UK)]
Charity benefit live album.
Recorded live at The Apollo Theatre, London, 1-Jun-81.
The correct title of this song is simply "Psycho".

Psycho [Leon Payne] (live; Palomino) - EC+A (3:30)
[1981-12-04; 7"; F-Beat XX19 (UK, ps)]
"P" was recorded live at The Palomino Club, N. Hollywood, USA,
16-Feb-79, and produced by EC.
Reached #42 in UK charts.
"Psycho is based on a series killings in 1966 by a 25-year-old
University of Texas graduate student, Charles Whitman, who went
berserk with a rifle, killing 20 people & injuring another 28
including his ex-wife, her new boyfriend, some small chilren & a
puppy. The murderer's conversation throughout the song ("You think
I'm psycho, dincha, Mama?") draws on the fact that Whitman knew he
was going out of his mind, tried to get help and left a death note
asking for an autopsy which he hoped would absolve him of blame by
proving he was mad." - from UK magazine 'Q' (Aug-95).

Alison - EC
[1981-__-__; 2xLP; Nova Records 10.014/15 (72826) (Portugal. Badly pressed
compilation issued as a special edition for members of the
"Círculo de Leitores" book club. Record 1 is on green vinyl,
& record 2 on red. Some editions came with a T-shirt.)]

Big Sister - EC+A
The Stamping Ground - The Emotional Toothpaste
[1982-06-__; 7"; F-Beat XX26 (UK, ps)]
[1982-__-__; 7"; (Holland, ps)]
Initial copies of sleeve credited all production to "Geoff Emerick
from an original idea by EC". This was later corrected, crediting Nick
Lowe with the production of "Big Sister", and EC with "TSG".
Reached #52 in UK charts

Side 1:
-chat- (10:05)
Beyond Belief (2:37)
-chat- (3:01)
Tears Before Bedtime (3:00)
-chat- (0:55)
Shabby Doll (4:50)
-chat- (2:07)
The Long Honeymoon (4:16)
Side 2:
-chat- (3:15)
Man Out Of Time (5:32)
-chat- (1:41)
Almost Blue (2:47)
-chat- (4:00)
...And In Every Home (3:27)
Side 3:
-chat- (1:12)
The Loved Ones (2:51)
-chat- (0:34)
Human Hands (2:48)
-chat- (1:54)
Kid About It (2:49)
-chat- (2:39)
Little Savage (2:41)
-chat- (3:45)
Boy With A Problem [EC/Chris Difford] (2:12)
Side 4:
-chat- (6:58)
Pidgin English (4:06)
-chat- (2:34)
You Little Fool (3:13)
-chat- (4:18)
Town Cryer (4:22)
-chat- (2:55)
[1982-06-__; 2xLP; F-Beat E.C.CHAT 2 (UK promo, single sleeve)]
This is a double LP in a single LP sleeve. Before each track EC
describes the writing, recording, arranging and mixing of the record
in enormous detail - explaining the thinking behind otherwise
impenetrable lyrics. The front cover contains the same David Bailey
photo as on the "Man Out Of Time" 12". These were numbered on the
back, and most were signed by EC on the front in blue felt pen.

Town Cryer - EC+A
[1982-__-__; 7"; F-Beat 24 9983-7 (Spanish promo, ps. "Man Out Of Time"
has been given the title "Hombre Desfasado"!)]
The intro and outro to "MOOT" have been removed on this version.
"TC" produced by Geoff Emerick

The World Of Broken Hearts [Pomus/Shuman] - EC+A (3:01)
[1982-09-10; 7"; F-Beat XX30 (UK, ps)]
Both tracks produced by EC assisted by Paul Bass.
"FHTT" was originally recorded by Chris Clark, though EC was more
familiar with the Escorts' UK cover.
EC found "TWOBH" on an old Amen Corner LP.
Some copies marketed with a free copy of the _Get Happy!!_ LP.
Reached #43 in UK charts.

[1982-__-__; LP; Discos Victoria VLP-27/22LO460 (Spain)]
The album _My Aim Is True_ wasn't released in Spain until it
appeared with this new title. It included the track "Watching
The Detectives". (see _My Aim Is True_ (A06)).

Pills And Soap (extended version) - The Imposter (4:05)
[1983-05-27; 7"; Demon IMP 001 (UK, no ps)]
EC wanted this single out fast, before the general election, while
F-Beat was undergoing a change of distribution. For this he formed a
new label and issued it as "The Imposter". Originally, the single was
only going to be available for less than a week, and planned to be
deleted on the eve of the general election. The first pressing was of
only 15,000 copies, but finally a total of 160,000 copies were pressed.
This song was slightly remixed for the album.
In the extended version the chorus "Give me the needle/Give me the
rope..." is sung twice just before the "Four and twenty crowbars..."
verse. This is done by splicing in the third chorus of the regular
version.
Reached #16 in UK charts.

Heathen Town - EC+A (3:08)
Night Time - EC+A (2:52)
[1983-07-01; 12"; F-Beat XX32T (UK, ps)]
Some copies came with a free vest with the sleeve graphics on it.
"NT", an old Escorts number, is from the "Head To Toe" session.

Heathen Town - EC+A (3:08)
Night Time - EC+A (2:52)
[1983-07-__; 12"; F-Beat XX 32 T RE MIX (UK, ps)]
This is a second pressing of -G04, but with a slightly longer remix of
"Everyday..." (which is not the same as the US 'special club' version).
Some (but not all) of the covers carried a sticker saying "EXTENDED
REMIX 4:52". The cover is identical to -G04.

Everyday I Write The Book (instrumental) - EC+A (3:40)
Heathen Town - EC+A (3:08)
Night Time [P.Chambers] - EC+A (2:52)
[1983-08-__; 12"; Columbia 44-04115 (US, ps (Also issued as promo)]
Both versions of "EIWTB" were produced by Clive Langer & Alan
Winstanley. The 'club' version was remixed by John 'Jellybean' Benitez
and engineered by John 'Tokes' Potoker.

Withered And Died [Richard Thompson] - The Imposter
[1984-04-__; 7"; Imposter TRUCE 1 (no ps)]
"WAD" produced by Fairley/Imposter.
EC intended to have Richard Thompson play on _Goodbye Cruel World_.
Richard was on standby, but was never called into the studio. "WAD"
was recorded as an apology for this.
Reached #48 in UK charts.

The Comedians - EC+A
[1984-08-__; 12"; F-Beat XX37T (ps)]
[1984-12-16; 12"; F-Beat/RCA RPS1008(xx-37) (Japan, lyrics on sleeve)]
On the Japanese release this version of "The Only Flame In Town"
is simply called 'long version'.

Turning The Town Red - EC+A (3:03) (mono!)
[1984-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-04502]
[1984-__-__; 7"; (Spain, ps)]
Maybe all versions of "Turning The Town Red" are mono because
production is credited to 'The Mono Kings', and it was recorded for a
TV theme in the days before stereo broadcasting.

Side 1:
Alison
Watching the Detectives
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding? [Lowe]
Oliver's Army
+(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
Pump It Up
Accidents Will Happen
Radio, Radio
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down [Banks/Jones]
Side 2:
+Good Year For the Roses [Jerry Chesnut]
Almost Blue
Beyond Belief
+Man Out of Time
Clubland
Watch Your Step
Shipbuilding [EC/Langer]
I Wanna Be Loved [Farnell/Jenkins]
Everyday I Write the Book
The Only Flame In Town
[1985-__-__; LP; Columbia CK40101 (US. Promo copies were also
issued with "For Promotion Only" stamped in gold
on the cover)]
[1985-__-__; MC; Columbia CK40101 (USA)]
[1985-__-__; CD; Columbia CK40101 (USA)]
The tracks marked '+' are not on the LP or cassette versions.
US: Went gold (500,000 copies) in 1989.

I09 Living A Little, Laughing A Little [Thom Bell/Linda Creed] - John Hiatt+EC

They'll Never Take Her Love From Me [Leon Payne] - The Coward Brothers
[1985-07-20; 7"; IMP 006 (UK, ps)]
[1985-__-__; 7"; IMP/RCA RPS-183 (Japan, ps)]
Produced by The Coward Brothers.
The Coward Bros. are EC and T-Bone Burnette.
This record was also given away with copies of the "Don't Let Me Be
Misunderstood" 7" single.

Only Flame In Town (intro + talkover) - EC+A (~0:30)
[1985-__-__; 7"; DWP 970A/B (US promo)]
This single contains public radio service spots for the 'Save The
Children' charity. Also doing spots are Dionne Warwick, Peter Falk,
Alabama, Air Supply, David Bowie, Ben Knigsley, and many more.

Get Yourself Another Fool (single mix) [Tucker/Hayward] (4:01) - EC+A
[1986-__-__; 7"; Columbia 38-06059]
"GYAF" was recorded at Eden Studios, Acton, and produced by Nick Lowe.
This mix of "GYAF" has a 3 note guitar into, the vocals are drenched
in echo, and the track fades out at the end.

Uncomplicated (NME version) - EC+A
Honey I'm A Big Boy Now - Billy Bragg
Hardcore Hip Hop - Mantronix
Splatch - Miles Davis
[1986-09-__; 7"; GIV 4 (UK, plain white sl.)]
Free single give away in UK with New Musical Express magazine.
There are 2 slightly different mixes of "Uncomplicated". The easiest
to tell the difference is by whether it contains a clunking anvil
sound after the "horse that knows arithmetic" lines. The NME version
has this sound.

Side 1:
Uncomplicated (NME version, except for UK CD - see below) (3:21)
I Hope You're Happy Now (3:05)
Tokyo Storm Warning [MacManus/O'Riordan] (6:22)
Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head (5:03)
I Want You (6:39)
Side 2:
Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? (2:07)
Blue Chair (3:38)
Battered Old Bird (5:48)
Crimes Of Paris (4:19)
Poor Napolean (3:20)
Next Time Around (3:34)
[1986-09-15; LP; Demon IMP XFIEND 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-15; CD; Demon IMP FIEND 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-15; MC; Demon IMP XFIEND CAS 80 (UK)]
[1986-09-__; LP; Columbia fc 40518 (USA)]
[1986-09-__; CD; Columbia fc 40518 (USA)]
[1986-09-__; LP; Imp/Line IPLP 4.00200J (Germany, limited edition white vinyl)]
[1986-__-__; LP; F-Beat X FIEND 80/5 014757 010804 (Holland)
[19__-__-__; LP; Liberation Records LIB 5110 (Australia)]
[19__-__-__; MC; Liberation Records TCLIB 5110 (Australia)]
Produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
A limited edition of the UK cassette version (only on sale in Virgin
stores) was issued in a package resembling a Cadburys Bournville
chocolate bar, but was later withdrawn due to complaints from Cadburys.
This collectors item is worth much more if unopened.
The UK CD version of "Uncomplicated" has a slightly different mix to
the vinyl, cassette and US CD versions. The story behind this:
"Apparently, originally different mixes were to be released in the UK
and in the rest of the world, on the _B&C_ album. This decision was
reversed at the last minute, but too late to change the CD. The CD
version in the UK at least is different from the vinyl & cassette, it
has a guitar part missing from the guitar break near the end, and no
clunking anvil sound after the "horse that knows arithmetic" line.
The NME version was intended to be the same as non-UK releases, but in
the end only differed from the original UK CD." - Phil Dennison
{cbas68@vms.strath.ac.uk}
Reached #16 in UK charts, & #84 in the US.
UK: Went gold (100,000 copies) (date unkown).

- various artists
The End Of The Rainbow [Richard Thompson] - EC (3:16)
[1986-11-__; 2xLP; EMI AHP LP1 (UK)]
[1986-11-__; MC; TC AHP LP1 (UK)]
I'm not sure if this track features Cait O'Riordan on backing vocals
or not, but the harmonies and bass part were apparently added later by
the producer without EC's permission.

Watching The Detectives (demo version) - EC+A (4:28)
[1986-__-__; MC; NME 021]
This was a cassette offered to readers of New Musical Express.
This was later reissued on CD [NME RE 501], but with "WtD" replaced
with the regular version of "Big Tears".
This version of "WtD" is very similar to the normal version, but
contains surface noise and sounds like it's from an acetate. It
could possibly be taken from a live gig at Eric's, Liverpool, 2-Aug-77.

American Without Tears #2 (Twilight version) - The Costello Show
[1987-01-__; 7"; Demon D1047 (ps)]
"BC" was based on a track from the _KoA_ sessions and mixed at Eden,
Acton, '87.
"AWT2" was recorded at Eden, Acton, '87.
I have heard that a 10" version of this including "I Want You" was
released. Anyone know for sure?

Shoes Without Heels - The Costello Show
American Without Tears - The Costello Show
American Without Tears #2 (Twilight version) - The Costello Show
[1987-01-__; 12"; Demon D1047T (ps)]
"SWH" is from the _KoA_ sessions.
--- Interview Picture Disc (67:29)
[1987-04-__; LP; Baktabak 2001 (Limited edition pic. disc)]
Contains no music, just an interview in poor quality.
The picture on side 1 is of EC with Buddy Holly glasses singing with
his right hand on the microphone which is in a stand. Side 2 is of a
very young Elvis standing up against a brick wall holding his
Jazzmaster.
--- In Concert (#406) - EC+A (~60:00)
[1987-__-__; LP; BBC Transcription Services CN-4928/S (UK promo+cue sheet)]
This is a BBC transcription disc of a EC+A concert at the Royalty
Theatre, London, 23-Nov-86. Only 300 were pressed.

Gang (4:09)
Return To Big Nothing (2:54)
[1987-05-04; 7"; Demon D1052 (ps)]
From "Straight To Hell" soundtrack.
Produced by Declan MacManus.
Recorded by Colin Fairley.
Mixed by Steve MacMillan.
The edited version of "ATCBN" is simply missing a section of the intro.

Big Nothing - The MacManus Gang (5:48)
[1987-06-__; LP; Hell DIABLO 1]
[1991-__-__; CD; Repertoire Records REP 4224-WY]
[1992-03-21; CD; Century CECC 00406 (Japan)]
[19__-__-__; CD; Enigma Records CDE 73308 (USA)]
"BN" was produced by Declan MacManus, recorded by Colin Fairley and
mixed by Steve MacMillan.
This version of "BN" is similar to the "Long March" version, but in
mono with no "Big Nothing" vocal (the backing vocals and hand clapping
are still included). There is also no long fade out.

* K06 Out Of Our Idiot - various artists (EC in various guises) (70:47)

Side 1:
Burn Clear - Something Happens
Wild White Horse - Hothouse Flowers
Kill The One You Love - Lord John White
The Courier - Aslan
She Came From There - Something Happens
Try A Little Harder - Too Much For The White Man
Silly Dreams - Cry Before Dawn
Walk To The Water - U2
Side 2:
Mad Dog \
Painted Villain \
Stalking \
Funeral Music (piano) \ Orchestral music by EC
Rat Poison /
Funeral Music (sax) /
Unpainted Villain /
Last Boat Leaving /
[1988-02-__; LP; Virgin 2-90954]
[1988-__-__; LP; Virgin 7 90954-1 (promo /w different cover)]
[1988-02-__; CD; Virgin CDV 2517]
The version of "Last Boat Leaving" that appears during the end titles
in the film is a different version to what is on the LP/CD.

Side 1 & Side 2:
...This Town...
Let Him Dangle
Deep Dark Truthful Mirror
Veronica [MacManus/McCartney]
God's Comic
Chewing Gum
Tramp The Dirt Down
[1989-02-__; LP; Warner (no cat.#, matrix #: R/S Alsdorf 925848-1-A)
(Promo, white record label, white sleeve with small
round black on white sticker saying "ELVIS COSTELLO
ALBUM SAMPLER For instore play only")]
Both side 1 and side 2 are identical.
The 'Alsdorf' part of the matrix number indicates that this was
pressed in Alsdorf, Germany.

...This Town... (bastard mix)
[1989-__-__; 2xLP; Warner Brothers Words & Music series #165, PRO-A-3488
(US promo)]
[1989-__-__; MC; Warner WB 3488 (US DJ promo)]
Features 'an hour of conversation and music from his Warner Bros.
debut album Spike". 4x15 mins. of interview with Bill Flanagan.
The 'bastard mix' is very similar to the album version, but has a
chorus of multi-tracked Elvises crooning 'sweetheart' over the word
'bastard'. But the word 'bastard' is still perfectly audible.

M10 Off The Record Specials With Mary Turner - various artists (58:50)

Watching the Detectives (live; Royalty Theater London, 1986-11-23)
Pump It Up (live; Royalty Theater London, 1986-11-23)
Oliver's Army (live; Hammersmith Palais London, 1983)
Accidents Will Happen (live; Hammersmith Palais London, 1983)
(introduction includes brief recap of Columbus incident)
Shipbuilding [EC/Langer] - (live; site and date unknown)
[1991-10-07; CD; Westwood One (US promo)]
Single disc in plain jewel case. Disc has BBC logo with "Classic Tracks"
below it on top half. Bottom half says "The week of October 7, 1991.
Westwood One Radio Networks." Copyright 1991. Then it has a "P" circled
next to "BBC 1991". There is an introduction by an English announcer named
Richard Skinner and the disc contains commercials for AT&T & Doritos among
others. There are five *live* tracks with a separate introduction for each.
At the end of each track Skinner says that another track from the BBC
archives will be played tomorrow.

Disc 1:
Less Than Zero - EC (3:12)
Alison - EC (3:23)
Watching The Detectives - EC (3:45)
Disc 2:
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (alternate mix) (live;
UEA, Norwich) [Bacharach/David] - EC+A
[1992-08-04; 4xCD; Demon STIFF BOX 1]
This is the Clover-backed album version of "LTZ".
The version of "IJDKWTDWM" is slightly different to that on the _Live
Stiffs_ album (B03). The vocals here have lots more reverb and EC starts
off singing the word "just" instead of "I just" as on _Live Stiffs_.
Maybe one of these two versions has overdubbed vocals.

(3:43)
This Sad Burlesque [EC/Cassidy] - EC+Brodsky Quartet (2:49)
Interview (with EC+Brodsky Quartet as featured in the video _The Juliet
Letters_) including music segments from _The Juliet Letters_(14:22)
[1993-02-__; CD; Warner WO159 CDX 9362-40799-2]
This came as a 'collectors' edition CD package' that formed a 2xCD set
when combined with the album.

May 17th (instrumental) - EC (1:08)
[1993-06-__; Book+CD; Jonathan Cape, Callaway Editions DF GR 1992 3]
Produced by EC.
This CD is only available as part of the book 'Ferrington Guitars' by
Danny Ferrington.
The 17th May is EC's & Cait's wedding day. Also, the 'Self Aid'
concert in Ireland was on 17-May-86.

Welcome To The Working Week (1:22) - EC+Clover
Miracle Man (3:31) - EC+Clover
No Dancing (2:39) - EC+Clover
Blame It On Cain (2:49) - EC+Clover
Alison (3:21) - EC+Clover
Sneaky Feelings (2:09) - EC+Clover
(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes (2:47) - EC+Clover
Less Than Zero (3:15) - EC+Clover
Mystery Dance (1:38) - EC+Clover
Pay It Back (2:33) - EC+Clover
I'm Not Angry (2:57) - EC+Clover
Waiting For The End Of The World (3:22) - EC+Clover
Watching The Detectives (3:45)
Radio Sweetheart (2:25)
Stranger In The House (3:01)
Imagination (Is A Powerful Deceiver) (3:38) - EC+Flip City
Mystery Dance (Honky Tonk demo) (2:13)
Cheap Reward (Honky Tonk demo) (2:15)
Jump Up (Honky Tonk demo) (2:06)
Wave A White Flag (Honky Tonk demo) (1:53)
Blame It On Cain (Honky Tonk demo) (3:30)
Poison Moon (Honky Tonk demo) (1:53)
[1993-10-15; CD; Demon DPAM1 (UK)]
[1993-10-15; CD; Ryko (USA)]
[19__-__-__; CD; VS MSIEC-1 (Japan)]
Produced by Nick Lowe.
This CD was also available as part of the CD box set _2 1/2 Years_
[DPAMBOX 1] which also contains -Q13, -Q14, & -Q15, with booklet.
(Original copies (pre 1996) of the box set had the text 'Elvis
Costello' cut out of the lid like a stencil. Later copies do not have
the letters cut out.)
The track "Cheap Reward" is an early version of "Lip Service".
The 'Clover' version of "Mystery Dance" here ends differently to the
original version that appeared on the _MAIT_ LP. The fade-out ending
has been changed to a sudden stop.
This version of "Radio Sweetheart" is a slightly different mix to the
original version (B-side of "Less Than Zero" 7"). It does not have the
backing vocals singing "Oooooh" at the start of the line "Hope in the
eyes..." near the start.
Due to a mastering error 1 1/2 beats are missing from "I'm Not Angry".

Sweet Dreams [Don Gibson]
Sittin' And Thinkin' [Charlie Rich] (live; Aberdeen)
How Much I Lied [Parsons/Rifkin]
Man Out Of Time
The Loved Ones
From Head To Toe
[1994-09-__; CD; Demon ECPROMO2 (UK promo, digipak)]

Tony Bennett + EC (3:41)
(I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett)
(Steppin' Out With My Baby - Tony Bennett)
[1995-__-__; CD5; Columbia 660831 2 (Austria)]
There may also have been an Australian 4-track promo with this track.

The Only Flame In Town (with Daryl Hall) (4:01)
Home Truth (3:14)
Room With No Number (4:14)
Inch By Inch (2:29)
Worthless Thing (3:04)
Love Field (3:29)
I Wanna Be Loved [Farnell-Jenkins] (4:47)
The Comedians (2:36)
Joe Porterhouse (3:30)
Sour Milk Cow Blues (2:51)
The Great Unknown (3:01)
The Deportees Club (2:55)
Peace In Our Time (4:15)
Turning The Town Red (3:18)
Baby It's You [Bacharach/David/Williams] - Nick Lowe+EC (3:13)
Get Yourself Another Fool (GCW mix) (4:03)
I Hope You're Happy Now (early band version) (2:51)
The Only Flame In Town (solo live; San Francisco) (4:13)
Worthless Thing (solo live; San Francisco) (3:12)
Motel Matches (solo live; San Francisco) (2:40)
Sleepless Nights (solo live; San Francisco) [Felice & Boudleux
Bryant] (2:49)
Deportee (demo) (3:24)
Withered And Died [Richard Thompson] (3:14)
[1995-02-28; CD; Demon DPAM10 (UK)]
[1995-03-07; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20280 (USA)]
[1995-03-07; MC; Rykodisc RAC 20280 (USA)]
"Withered And Died" is not listed on the cover.
This version of "Get Yourself Another Fool" misses off the first 3
guitar notes that are on other mixes, and the track does not fade out.
Also, ALL echo have been removed from the vocals.
The live tracks are from a solo concert in Warfield, San Francisco in
April '84.
This CD is also packaged together with the _Punch The Clock_ re-
release as a special limited edition promo double-pack in a beige
slipcase (comes with 2 badges/buttons).

Everyday I Write The Book
Shipbuilding [EC/Langer]
Shatterproof (demo)
The Only Flame In Town (with Daryl Hall)
I Wanna Be Loved [Farnell/Jenkins]
I Hope You're Happy Now (early band version)
[1995-03-16; CD; Rykodisc VRCD 0279/80 (US radio promo)]

Pump It Up (BBC, John Peel 20-Mar-79) - EC+A (3:08)
[1995-__-__; 2xCAS; Band Of Joy (Strange Fruit) ISBOJMC 25]
[1993-06-22; 2xCD; (USA)]
[1996-__-__; 2xCD; Band Of Joy (Strange Fruit) BOJCD 25 (later releases
have a different cover)]
The EC track was recorded during his 2nd. session for John Peel
(recorded 13-Mar-79, broadcast 20-Mar-79, produced by Tony Wilson).

Contains snippets of the following songs: Hidden Charms/Remove
This Doubt/I Threw It All Away/Everybody's Crying Mercy/Must You
Throw Dirt In My Face/Pouring Water On A Drowning Man.
[1995-04-28; MC; Warner 4/2-45903 (US promo to promote 17-May broadcast)]
Both sides of the cassette are identical.

Lovers That Never Were [EC/McCartney] - EC+Paul McCartney
[1995-05-29; CD; Westwood One SHOW# 95-24 (US radio promo)]
This is Paul McCartney's Westwood One US radioshow.
This track is part demo & part official release with Paul talking
about working with EC)

Veronica [MacManus/McCartney]
London's Brilliant Parade
So Like Candy
Jacksons, Monk And Rowe [EC/M.Thomas/J.Thomas] - EC+Brodsky Quartet
Chewing Gum
13 Steps Lead Down
I Threw It All Away [Dylan]
Deap Dark Truthfull Mirror
Hurry Down Doomsday (The Bugs Are Taking Over) [EC/Keltner]
[1995-07-__; CD; Warner PRO-CD-7748 (US promo)]
Although this CD has the same title as one issued in 1995 to promote
the tour of Japan its contents is very different.

[1995-__-__; VHS; Rabbit Ears 7 4041 72016 3 7 (USA)]
[1995-__-__; CD; Rabbit Ears 7 4041 72016 2 0 (USA)]
This children's video in the series "We All Have Tales" is approx.
30 mins. long, and contains original background orchestral music by EC.
It was first broadcast on Rabbit Ears Radio (4-Jun-95), but due to
financial troubles was never actually released. EC was said to be
looking into buying up the rights.

Disc 1:
Uncomplicated (NME version) (3:27)
I Hope You're Happy Now (3:07)
Tokyo Storm Warning [MacManus/O'Riordan] (6:25)
Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head (5:07)
I Want You (6:43)
Honey, Are You Straight Or Are You Blind? (2:09)
Blue Chair (3:41)
Battered Old Bird (5:51)
Crimes Of Paris (4:20)
Poor Napolean (3:23)
Next Time Around (3:35)
Seven Day Weekend [EC/Jimmy Cliff] (2:39)
Forgive Her Anything (3:11)
Blue Chair (single version) (3:39)
Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo (3:25)
American Without Tears #2 (Twilight version) (3:36)
A Town Called Big Nothing (Really Big Nothing) - The MacManus Gang
(5:44)
Return To Big Nothing - The MacManus Gang (2:55)
Disc 2: An Overview Disc (78:30)
EC interviewed by Peter Doggett (editor of 'Record Collector'
magazine), Dublin 21-Jul-95. The September & October issues of
this magazine contain an edited down version of the interview.
[1995-09-05; CD; Demon DPAM 12/ECPROMO 5 (UK)]
[1995-09-12; CD; Rykodisc RCD 20282+1 (USA)]
Tracks 1-13 produced by Nick Lowe with Colin Fairley.
Track 14 produced the Coward Brothers.
Track 15 produced by J.Henry (T-Bone Burnett) & EC with Larry Hirsch.
Track 16-18 produced by EC.
Track 18 is not listed on the cover.
Like the _King Of America_ re-release, initial copies (10,000) come
with a bonus disc. The disc contains a career retrospective interview.
Apart from the normal booklet the CD also contains a card insert with
a picture of the original 'Cadbury's Chocolate' cassette packaging.
The 2xCD version was also packaged together with the 2xCD version of
_King Of America_ (re-release) as a special limited edition promo
4xCD pack.
Promo copies of just the 'Blood & Chocolate' CD were issued in the
cardboard 'Overview' sleeve with a black & white sticker containing the
track listing stuck on the front.

God Only Knows (live; London) (excerpt) [Wilson/Asher] - EC+Brodsky
Quartet
One After 909 (live; London) (excerpt) [Lennon/McCartney] - EC+Paul
McCartney
[1995-09-14; CD; Westwood One SHOW# 95-38 (US radio promo)]
This is Paul McCartney's Westwood One US radioshow.
Both these tracks are from the Royal College of Music gala, 23-Mar-95.

CD 1:
Radio Radio - EC+A (3:01)
Watching The Detectives (live; El Mocambo) - EC+A (5:43)
[1996-05-__; 3xCD; Westwood One 96-21 (US radio promo)]
On the promo is says that it should be broadcast the week of
20-May-96. It is narrated by Exene Carvenka (of the band X).
During the show this promo is also refered to as 'A Personal
History Of Alternative Music'.
"Radio Radio" contains a 23 second talk-over in the middle.

Almost Ideal Eyes - EC+A (4:22)
Basement Kiss (live; Dublin) - EC+A (4:09)
Complicated Shadows (album version) - EC+A (4:44)
[1996-07-15; CD5; Warner W0365CD/9362-43745-2 (UK, cardboard sleeve, limited
edition (5000 copies) available for 1 week only)]
On the sleeve "CS" is listed as the 'Cashbox Version', but is the same
as the album version except with a fade-out ending. According to
flyers at the time of its release this was supposed to be the
'original home demo' version.
Sets of all 4 'July' singles were distributed in the UK as promos
accompanied by a 3-page press sheet.
"TOEOTT", "AIE" & "CS" produced by Geoff Emerick & EC.
"BK" recorded & mixed by Dave Zamitt.

Almost Ideal Eyes - EC+A (4:22)
Basement Kiss (live; Dublin) - EC+A (4:11)
Complicated Shadows (Cashbox version) - EC+A (2:26)
[1996-08-02; CD5; Warner WO365CD/9362-43745-2 (Germany, 3000 pressed)]
"TOEOTT" & "AIE" produced by Geoff Emerick & EC.
"CS" produced by Stepaside Productions.
"BK" recorded & mixed by Dave Zamitt.
This German release contains correct 'Cashbox Version' of "Complicated
Shadows".
Here are a few tips to help distinguish this version from the UK
version (-T11):
"The packaging of both versions is VERY similar. The only difference
on the sleeve are the words "LC 0392 WE C795" which are printed in
small black letters on the back, under the listing of the track
"Complicated Shadows", and to the right of "Licensed by GEMA". Other
than this the sleeves are identical. Don't be mislead by the "Made
in Germany" text at the very bottom of the sleeve on the back - both
versions say this.
If you are able to examine the CD intself then there are a couple of
differences. Most noticable is that the yellow & blue picture on the
CD goes right up to the centre hole on the UK version, while on the
German copy the centre piece of plastic (about 1 1/2" in diameter)
is clear. This is slightly confusing because the other 3 UK maxis in
the set have this clear centre piece as well. The UK CD is pressed
by DISCTRONICS, and has this text written around the inner ring on
the silver side of the disc. The German version has "WME" & "IPPI"
instead."

Black Sails In The Sunset (live; NY) (3:17)
You'll Never Be A Man (live; NY) (3:16)
Just A Memory (live; NY) (3:44)
I Want To Vanish (live; NY) (3:22)
*Alison/Living A Little, Laughing A Little/Tracks Of My Tears/Tears
Of A Clown/No More Tearstained Make-Up/Clowntime Is Over
(Medley) (live; NY) [EC/Bell-Creed/Tarplin-Moore-Robinson/
Robinson-Wonder-Cosby/Robinson/EC] (6:16)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8427 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white
sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8427 (German promo)]
The track marked (*) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 22-May-96.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.

The Long Honeymoon (live; Chicago) (4:24)
Starting To Come To Me (live; Chicago) (2:47)
The Other End Of The Telescope (live; Chicago) [EC/Mann] (4:32)
All The Rage (live; Chicago) (4:02)
*Watching The Detectives (live; Chicago) (6:09)
[1996-08-27; CD; Warner PRO-CD-8430 (US promo, 2500 copies, plain white
sleeve with sticker)]
[1996-11-__;CAS; Warner PRO-CD-8430 (German promo)]
The track marked (*) is not listed.
These tracks were recorded on 18-May-96.
All of EC's between track chatter has been included.

God Give Me Strength (edit) [EC/Bacharach] - EC + Burt Bacharach (4:29)
[1996-09-__; MC; MCA9P-90027 (US promo cassette sampler)]
Both sides of this cassette contain the same edited version.
This promo was given away at movie theatres in the US when the film
was first released.

God Give Me Strength [EC/Bacharach] - EC + Burt Bacharach (6:09)
[1996-09-10; CD; MCA 11510 (USA)]
[1996-09-17; CD; MCA 11554 (US, reissue. Released in Germany 970109)]
[1997-03-21; CD; MCA Victor MVCM-661 (Japan)]
Lyrics included in liner notes.
The initial versions of the US release (MCA 11510) had Joni Mitchell
singing the track "Man From Mars". This mistake was corrected and the
Kristen Vigard track was used for the reissue. (Both tracks have the
same time).
There were plans to release "God Give Me Strength" as a UK single in
April '97, but EC refused to give MCA permission.

Segment 1: (15:42)
Accidents Will Happen
You Bowed Down
Alison
Segment 2: (13:20)
Everyday I Write The Book
Veronica [ManManus/McCartney]
The Only Flame In Town
Segment 3: (14:26)
(The Angels Want To Wear My) Red Shoes
Radio Radio
Pump It Up
Segment 4: (12:40)
Lip Service
Clubland
Waiting For The End Of The World
(Segments 5, 6 & 7 are show promos)
[1996-11-__; CD; Westwood One (US radio promo /w cue sheet)]
This 1 hour radio promo with music, interviews and commercials is
hosted by Nicole Sadler.
Most of the tracks are full length and EC talks about his early
musical tastes, influences and working with Paul McCartney.

What Do I Do Now? [Wener] - EC (4:27)
[1996-12-30; 2xCD; VOLUME 17VCD17 (UK, + 192 page CD-size book, slipcase)]
The first 5000 copies came with a bonus CD-ROM '+it' containing
interactive software.
According to the sleeve this release contains '30 rare and exclusive
tracks'.
Recorded at EC's house, and he plays all instruments.

Chris Whitley)
Radio Radio - EC+A
Men Called Uncle (recorded live for show)
All This Useless Beauty (recorded live for show)
(The Angels Want To Wear My) Red Shoes (recorded live for show)
Watching The Detectives (recorded live for show)
Alison/Tears Of A Clown [EC/Robinson] (recorded live for show)
Other End Of The Telescope [EC/Aimee Mann] (recorded live for show)
[1997-02-10; ?; The Difference (US radio show)]
I'm not sure in what form this was distributed, but it was broadcast in
the US during the week 10-16 Feb. Elvis is the featued artist on the
show, which contains an interview with EC plus live tracks recorded
especially for the show.

Watching The Detectives (live; Chicago) - EC+Steve Nieve
[1997-06-02; CD; (US radio promo, 45 copies pressed)]
These CDs were pressed by the radio station themselves and they used
Warner's _Live At The Park West, Chicago_ promo as the source.

God Give Me Strength (live, Letterman) [EC/Bacharach] - EC +
Burt Bacharach [3:45]
[1997-11-18; CD; Reprise 9362-46827-2]
[1998-01-25; CD; Warner/Reprise WPCR1739 (Japan)]
The track was recorded 25-Feb-97.
In Japan this CD was given a Japanese title which translates to
"Greatest Live From David Letterman Show".

[1998-03-__; CD5; Mercury MECP365 (US promo)]
Note: This is a slightly different mix to the soundtrack version. The
vocals are higher in the mix, the guitars are more upfront, and the
drums play through the start/stop parts.

My Mood Swings - EC (2:09)
[1998-04-25; CDROM; Polygram, no catalog number (cardboard sleeve. Given
away free with copies of The Guardian newspaper within
the M25 region of London.)]
This mixed-media CDROM contains a hifi section with 4 songs and a 20
minute documentary on the making of the film (which includes "My Mood
Swings" as incidental music), plus a CDROM section with some film clips,
interviews, screensaver, filmography, etc.

V29 Selections From The Look Of Love: The Burt Bacharach Collection - various artists

V30 This House Is Empty Now [EC/Bacharach] - EC & Burt Bacharach (5:10)

I Still Have That Other Girl [EC/Bacharach] - EC & Burt Bacharach (2:46)
[1998-11-04; CD5; Mercury 566 580-2 (Sweden/Holland, card sleeve)]
On the cover the time for "This House Is Empty Now" is incorrectly
listed as 4:58.

V31 This House Is Empty Now [EC/Bacharach] - EC & Burt Bacharach (5:10)

God Give Me Strength (live) - EC + BB
[1998-11-21; CD; Victor/Encosed Music VICP60537 (Japan, with lyrics)]
[1998-11-24; CD; Edel Records 0043822ERE]
A video of this concert was also released (981208).
The Japanese edition has been given a Japanese title that translates
to "Burt Bacharach Presents One Amazing Night".

The CD-ROM contains clips of "I Still Have That Other Girl", "This
House Is Empty Now" & "The Long Division" played over stills of EC
& Burt Bacharach.
[1999-01-__; CD-ROM; Launch #23 (music magazine + CD-ROM)]

I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself (live; UEA, Norwich)
[Bacharach/David] - EC+A (2:23)
[1999-03-08; CD; Polygram TV 564 265-2]
This appears to be the same mix as on the Stiff Box Set, but here
Elvis sings the "I" in "I just don't know" at the start.

Mischievous Ghost - EC duets /w Mary Coughlan (4:13)
[1999-05-18; CD; Valley Entertainment VE 15012-2]
This is a re-release of the original Bringing It All Back Home 2xCD
but issued as 2 separate volumes. EC appears only on volume 2.

Less Than Zero/Radio Radio (live; SNL 1977-12-17) - EC+A (3:05)
[1999-09-21; CD; Dreamworks 0044 50205-2]
[1999-10-11; CD; Dreamworks 450 205-2 (Australia)]
This track is from the live appearance of EC+A on Saturday Night Live on
1977-12-17. They started Less Than Zero but after a few bars Elvis said,
"Stop! I'm sorry ladies and gentlemen, there's no reason to do this song
here," and then switched to Radio Radio. The complete song including Elvis'
spoken interruption is contained on this track.

Alison - EC
[2003-09-15; CD; Music Club MCCD 526 (UK)]]
Sleeve note inside the CD by Joey Webb - "Alison was arguably the
first classic to be composed by Elvis Costello, from his superb
1977 debut album My Aim Is True. Indeed, it is this very song from
which the album title is derived, a sweet and soulful ballad penned
by a true Pop Craftsman at an early career peak. The production
values by Nick Lowe add the properly lean sound that the song needs
to soar over - Alison a jewel from one of the UK's most enduring
compositional talents."

Less Than Zero
Radio Sweetheart
Alison
Welcome To The Working Week
Red Shoes
Mystery Dance
Watching The Detectives
Blame It On Cain [live]
Mystery Dance [live]
Miracle Man [live]
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
You Belong To Me
Stranger In The House
Neat Neat Neat [live]
Pump It Up
Big Tears
Radio Radio
Tiny Steps
Talking In The Dark
Wednesday Week
Oliver's Army
My Funny Valentine
Accidents Will Happen
Talking In The Dark
Wednesday Week
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
Girls Talk
[2003-10-27; 12xCD5; Edsel ELVISBOX101]

Everyday I Write The Book
Heathen Town
Night Time
Everyday I Write The Book [Extended Mix]
Everyday I Write The Book [Special Version]
Everyday I Write The Book [Instrumental]
Let Them All Talk
The Flirting Kind
Let Them All Talk [Extended Remix]
Peace in Our Time
Withered And Died
I Wanna Be Loved
Turning The Town Red
I Wanna Be Loved [Extended Smoochy 'n' Runny Version]
I Wanna Be Loved [Version Discotheque]
The Only Flame In Town
The Comedians
Baby It's You [with Nick Lowe]
The Only Flame In Town [Version Discotheque]
Pump It Up [1984 Dance Mix]
The People's Limousine
They'll Never Take Her Love From Me
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood
Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo
Get Yourself Another Fool
Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood [live]
Tokyo Storm Warning [Part 1]
Tokyo Storm Warning [Part 2]
Black Sails In The Sunset
I Want You
I Hope You're Happy Now
Blue Chair
American Without Tears No.2 (Twilight Version)
Shoes Without Heels
A Town Called Big Nothing (Really Big Nothing)
Return To Big Nothing
A Town Called Big Nothing (The Long March)
[2003-10-27; 11xCD5; Edsel ELVISBOX103]

Brilliant Mistake - EC
[2004-11-29; CD; Virgin TV VTDCD696 (UK)]
--- Matter Of Time - Elvis Costello sings on new Los Lobos album, Elvis recorded his
part in a theatre in Oslo.
--- EC duets with Ron Sexsmith on a Bacharach song called "Windows Of The World".
--- EC & The Brodsky Quartet are currently writing some new songs together
(1997-07-07).
--- Demon plan to reissue Armed Forces on vinyl in its original
packaging sometime in 1997.
--- EC is contributing to the Joni Mitchell tribute album.
BBC Transcription Discs
=======================
Pressed by the BBC for radio stations.
#322 Elvis Costello In Concert - London Hammersmith Palais 1983-10-17.
(60 mins) EC+A with Afrodiziak & TKO Horns. This recording has
no voice-overs or commercials.
Side 1:
Let Them All Talk
Possession
Watch Your Step
Greatest Thing
Man Out Of Time
Head To Toe
Side 2:
Oliver's Army
Shipbuilding
World & His Wife
Alison
Backstabbers/King Horse
Clowntime Is Over
Everyday I Write The Book
TKO
Pump It Up
#400/406 Elvis Costello & The Attractions In Concert - London Royalty
Theatre 1986-11-23. Complete show reordered to made two 60 minute
discs. This recording has no voice-overs or commercials.
Disc 400 - Side 1:
Tokyo Storm Warning
Watching The Detectives
Battered Old Bird
Honey Are You Straight Or Are You Blind?
Temptation
New Lace Sleeves
Disc 400 - Side 2:
Blue Chair
I Want You
I Hope You're Happy Now
Home Is Anywhere You Hang Your Head
Lovable
Leave My Kitten Alone
Disc 406 - Side 1:
Accidents Will Happen
The Beat
Jack Of All Parades
Uncomplicated
Lipstick Vogue
Beyond Belief
Disc 406 - Side 2:
Clubland
Oliver's Army
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding?
I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
Pump It Up
Poor Napoleon
King Biscuit Flower Hour Broadcasts
===================================
These concerts were sent out to US radio stations, that were supposed to
return them after they had been aired. They contain live music as well as the
commercials that were aired during the show. These are a sort of promotional
release, but do not have the word 'promo' on them and were not commercially
available.
15-21/Jan/78 EC/Robert Gordon [LP] - Rock Around The World #180
2-8/Jul/78 EC [LP] - Rock Around The World #204
13/Jul/80 EC [LP] - King Biscuit Flower Hour - DIR Broadcasting
Hope & Anchor, 1980. Martin Belmont is standing in for
Steve Nieve.
Temptation
Help Me [Sonny Boy Williamson]
I Stand Accused
One More Heartache (One Fine Heartache) [Marvin Gaye]
Secondary Modern
Little Sister
Lipstick Vogue
Waiting For The End Of The World
Walk And Don't Look Back [Robinson/White]
Girls Talk
Watching The Detectives
You Belong To Me
Oliver's Army
Pump It Up
19/Oct/80 EC/Devo [LP] - King Biscuit Flower Hour - DIR Broadcasting
Martin Belmont is standing in for Steve Nieve.
Little Sister [Presley]
Watching The Detectives
You Belong To Me
Oliver's Army
Gotta Walk (And Don't Look Back)
Girls Talk
23/Dec/84 EC [2xLP] - King Biscuit Flower Hour - DIR Broadcasting
From a 1984 concert at the Spectrum (mislabeled as 'Tower
Theatre') Philadelphia.
Reissued on CD for rebroadcasting in 1989 & 1994. The 1989 CD
has a different track order, while the 1994 CD deletes 2 songs
and adds 3 others.
1984 LP version:
Let Them All Talk
The Greatest Thing
Girls Talk
Clubland
Lipstick Vogue
Watching The Detectives
Pump It Up
Alison
Everyday I Write The Book
The Only Flame In Town
Getting Mighty Crowded
1989 CD version:
Let Them All Talk
The Greatest Thing
Girls Talk
Lipstick Vogue
Watching The Detectives
Clubland
Everyday I Write The Book
The Only Flame In Town
Getting Mighty Crowded
Alison
Pump It Up
1994 CD version:
Let Them All Talk
The Greatest Thing
Mystery Dance
Shabby Doll
Girls Talk
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
Watching The Detectives
Everyday I Write The Book
The Only Flame In Town
Getting Mighty Crowded
Alison
Pump It Up
July 1995 CD version (60:35):
-Commercials- (2:30)
Let Them All Talk (3:01)
The Greatest Thing (3:08)
Mystery Dance (3:08)
Shabby Doll (5:19)
Girls Talk (3:41)
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star (2:15)
-Commercials- (2:30)
Watching The Detectives (6:20)
Everyday I Write The Book (4:31)
The Only Flame In Town (3:40)
Getting Mighty Crowded (3:25)
-Commercials- (2:30)
Alison ("Torn Between Two Lovers" version) (4:15)
Pump It Up (7:58)
-Commercials- (0:40)
12/Jul/90 EC [CD] - King Biscuit Flower Hour (New Jersey '84)
13/Aug/90 EC/David Baerwald [CD] - King Biscuit Flower Hour (Phil. '84)
Let Them All Talk
The Greatest Thing
Girls Talk
Watching The Detectives
Everyday I Write The Book
The Only Flame In Town
Getting Mighty Crowded
Alison
Pump It Up
All For You (David Baerwald)
Good Times (David Baerwald)
27/May/91 EC [CD] - King Biscuit Flower Hour (Spectrum (mislabeled as
'Tower Theatre'), Phil. '84)
Track 1:
Let Them All Talk
The Greatest Thing
Mystery Dance
Shabby Doll
Girls Talk
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
Track 2:
Watching The Detectives
Everyday I Write The Book
The Only Flame In Town
Getting Mighty Crowded
Track 3:
Alison ("Torn Between Two Lovers" arrangement)
Pump It Up
Total time: 60:05
Produced by DIR Broadcasting. To be broadcast during the week
of May 27 - June 2, 1991. Comes in a paper sleeve.
03/Aug/92 EC/Spin Doctors [CD] - King Biscuit Flower Hour (Spectrum
(mislabeled as 'Tower Theatre'), Phil. '84)
Track 1:
Let Them All Talk
The Greatest Thing
Mystery Dance
Shabby Doll
Girls Talk
So You Want To Be A Rock & Roll Star
Track 2:
Watching The Detectives
Everyday I Write The Book
The Only Flame In Town
Getting Mighty Crowded
Track 3:
Alison ("Torn Between Two Lovers" arrangement)
Pump It Up
Track 4:
Refrigerator Car (Spin Doctors)
Off My Line (Spin Doctors)
Total time: 71:55
Produced by DIR Broadcasting. To be broadcast during the week
of Aug 3 - 9, 1992. The last 2 songs are by the Spin Doctors.
Aug/97 EC [CD] - King Biscuit Flower Hour (Philadelphia 1984 show)
US MediaAmerica radio show #9732.
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Credits
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First, a big 'thank you' to all the members of the Costello-l mailing list,
and then I'd like to especially thank the following for helping me gather
together the information contained in these files:
Everingham, John {webmaster@elviscostello.info}
Demon Records
Warner Brothers
Mercury Records
References:
'Going Through The Motions (Elvis Costello - 1982/1985)' by Richard
Groothuizen & Kees den Heyer
Beyond Belief (fanzine compiled by Mike Bodayle)
Elvis Costello: A Bigraphy - Tony Clayton-Lea
***** I'M ALWAYS GRATEFUL FOR ANY HELP IN MAINTAINING *****
***** AND CORRECTING THIS DOCUMENT, AND IN PARTICULAR *****
***** I NEED A HAND TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:- *****
Track list and/or general info needed for:
--- The Jo Marshall demos (Anyone know what these are?)
--- Video: 2 1/2 Years - promo VHS - details needed
--- The South Bank Show (The Making of Almost Blue) - 1981 ITV documentary
--- (The) Very Best Of (laser disc)
?-- Big Sister - EC+A
[19__-__-__; 7"; (US, 1-sided, ps)]
?-- The Album Network: Virtually Alternative, No.46 - various artists
Sulky Girl - EC
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- The Best Of New Wave - various artists
(I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea - EC+A
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- The Best Things In Life Are Free: Volume 8 - various artists
God Give Me Strength [EC/Bacharach] - EC + Burt Bacharach
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- Classic Rock: 1987-1989 - various artists
Veronica [MacManus/McCartney] - EC
[19__-__-__; 2xCD]
?-- CMJ 500 - various artists
Veronica [MacManus/McCartney] - EC
[19__-__-__; 2xCD]
?-- Counting The Beat: Songs That Shaped The 80's - various artists
Oliver's Army - EC
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- Elite Seventies - various artists
Oliver's Army - EC+A
[200_-__-__; 5xCD; Rajon (Australia)]
?-- The Gamma Distribution Scandal - various artists
Everyday I Write The Book - EC
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- Greatest Hits Of The '80's - various artists
I Want You - EC
[19__-__-__; 3xCD]
?-- Greatest Hits Of The '80's & '90's: The Definitive Singles
Collection 1980-1995 - various artists
I Want You - EC
[19__-__-__; 2xCD]
?-- Hits Now '89 Vol.2 - various artists
Veronica [MacManus/McCartney] - EC
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- KLBJ-FM94 CD Sampler No.6, Spring '88 - various artists
...This Town... - EC
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- Les Inrockuptibles: 10 Ans, 100 Chansons - various artists
I Want You - EC
[19__-__-__; 6xCD]
?-- Los Mayores Exitos De Los 80 Vol.1 - various artists
Veronica [MacManus/McCartney] - EC
[19__-__-__; 2xCD]
?-- Peak Tracks Vol.1 - various artists
You Bowed Down - EC
[19__-__-__; CD; The Peak--96.5 FM]
?-- Q Country - various artists
Tonight The Bottle Let Me Down [Merle Haggard] - EC+A
[19__-__-__; 2xCD; ]
?-- A Series: 25 Years of Rock 'N' Roll 1981 - various artists
Good Year For The Roses [Jerry Chesnut] - EC+A
[19__-__-__; CD; Connoisseurs Collection Label YRNR CD 81]
?-- Stiff Records - various artists
15-track LP (Greek) incl. EC, Dury, Madness, Lovich, etc.
[19__-__-__; LP; (Greece)]
?-- Torhout-Werchter 20 - various artists
Everyday I Write The Book - EC+A
[19__-__-__; 2xCD]
?-- Werners Klopper Vol.2 - various artists
Veronica [MacManus/McCartney] - EC
[19__-__-__; CD]
?-- X Years Of The X - various artists
Veronica [MacManus/McCartney] - EC
[19__-__-__; CD]
It seems that most EC releases were accompanied by promos (white label or
otherwise). More info on the following releases, plus any not mentioned in
this discography would be appreciated.

[1996-12-09; CD]
This is rumoured to contain an EC track.
--- Launch #8
The CD-ROM contains a track from EC.
[19__-__-__; CD-ROM; Launch #8 (music magazine + CD-ROM)]
And, of course, I'd also like to hear about ANY release not included in this
discography.
{End of Part 1}